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Occidental Pinot Noir Occidental Station Vineyard Sonoma Coast 2017
Occidental Pinot Noir Occidental Station Vineyard Sonoma Coast 2017

Reviews

97 -

silky tannins and soaring aromatics give the Occidental Station tons of allure. Super-ripe red cherry -

red plum -

blood orange -

mint and sweet spice infuse the 2017 with tremendous nuance. All the elements meld together in a racy -

inviting Pinot that hits all the right notes. The Occidental Station is the one wine in this range that has stems (30%) -

but they aren't especially notable. In a word: stunning. -

95 -

up to three weeks before the other Pinots are picked. This wine was made using about 30% whole clusters -

the highest percentage Kistler normally uses. It has a medium ruby color -

and the nose bursts with aromas: saline -

tar -

dried tea leaves -

iron -

crushed stone and violets with a core of fresh red and black berry fruit. The medium-bodied palate is a bit more lushly fruited than the others this vintage -

but it is extremely classy with a super fine grain -

seamless freshness and long -

ethereal finish. This is a stunning wine that will benefit from another few years in bottle. -

Technical Details

  • Blend 100% Pinot Noir
  • Winemaker Steve Kistler
  • Country US
  • Region California
  • Sub Region North Coast
  • Appellation Sonoma Coast
  • Vineyard Occidental Station Vineyard
  • Farming Method Sustainable
  • Oak 25% new French oak
  • Aging / Cooperage 11 months
  • Alcohol 13.5%

Occidental Pinot Noir Occidental Station Vineyard Sonoma Coast 2017

Pinot Noir | California

VN97, WA95,

Sustainable

$150.00

$119.95

750ML

20% OFF RETAIL!

The 2017 Occidental Station Pinot Noir is deeply layered, with savory complexity framing notes of raspberry, cherry, and earth. A cooler vintage brings freshness and fine tannins. It’s drinking beautifully now but has the backbone for extended cellaring.